HTC Merge is HTC's First CDMA Android World Phone

HTC Merge has officially been announced. The HTC Merge is HTC's first Android-based CDMA world phone, which will be made available through multiple North American carriers beginning in spring 2011. The HTC Merge smartphone comes with a full QWERTY slide-out keyboard with the power of Android 2.2 Froyo, the HTC Sense experience, a large 3.8-inch touch-screen display, a 5MP camera with auto-focus and flash, 3G connectivity, integrated GPS, Wi-Fi connectivity and even the ability to capture high-definition 720p video. Customers will appreciate seamless integration with Exchange ActiveSync, enjoy quick and easy access to Flickr for sharing and viewing pictures, and find new ways to customize their experience with the Android Market with more than 100,000 apps. You will also be able to keep in touch with friends and family with Facebook and Twitter updates through HTC FriendStream.

HTC Merge is slated to be available from multiple North American operators beginning in spring 2011.